Question: What is your approach to decision making if the decision had to be made immediately due to time constraints?

Alternative Question Phrasing:

How do you react in a situation where you need to take an immediate decision? What process will you follow for decision making in such a critical situation?

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Question Details:

Question Type:

Skills:

Basic – Critical Thinking,Basic – Science and Logic,Complex Problem Solving,Management of Time,Systems – Judgment and Decision Making

Abilities:

Cognitive – Deductive Reasoning,Cognitive – Inductive Reasoning,Cognitive – Oral Expression,Cognitive – Originality,Cognitive – Problem Sensitivity (Problem Recognition)

Other Factors:

Personal Improvement (Growth),Personality-Job Fit,Practical Intelligence (Street Smarts),Self-Awareness

Work Activity (Task):

Information Input – Estimating Characteristics of Objects, Events, or Information,Information Input – Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events,Information Input – Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (for Problem Identification),Information Input – Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings,Mental Processes – Developing Objectives and Strategies,Mental Processes – Judging the Value of Things, Services, or People,Mental Processes – Making Decisions and Solving Problems,Mental Processes – Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work,Mental Processes – Processing Information,Mental Processes – Thinking Creatively (Creativity),Mental Processes – Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge

Work Context (Person-Job/Team/Org Fit):

Job Structure – Freedom to Make Decisions,Job Structure – Frequency of Decision Making,Job Structure – Handling Time Pressure,Job Structure – Level of Responsibility (Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Organization Results),Job Structure – Structured versus Unstructured Work

Work Style (Person-Job Fit):

Achievement/Effort (Action/Result Orientation),Analytical Thinking,Attention to Detail,Independence,Initiative,Innovation,Stress Tolerance

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Question Difficulty

What to look for in an answer:

If the candidate is able to identify the problem first, then prioritize and plan well in solving problems.
If the candidate has patience and can stay calm under pressure.

Red Flags to Watch For:

If the candidate’s process of decision making does not sound balanced.
If the candidate appears stressed and unsure how to react to such critical situations and decides to seek help.

Sample Answer:

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